Letter: A construction firm owner’s perspective on Measure P
Dear Editor: Construction is a cyclical industry. As the owner of a construction company in Santa Barbara County, I have focused on trying to dampen these high and low swings. By not having to lay off any employees since the 2008 economic downturn, it seems fair to say that we have been reasonably successful. For Read More →
Letter: UCSB should take leadership role in Isla Vista
Dear editor: As you mention in your May 30 column, Isla Vista is a unique situation. It is a very dense, student-dominated (and therefore non-permanent) population that is fairly effectively cut off from outside influences. I think, at the end of the day, UC Santa Barbara has to be the entity to step in. The Read More →
Letter: Finding a place for reflection after UCSB tragedy
Perhaps the Santa Barbara area should think about creating such a space as a memorial to those who have died in this tragic event.
Letter: Sheriff’s decision to sue reflects poor judgement
The article headlined “Ex VC sheriff sues for supplemental pension” in your Oct. 18 issue got my blood boiling, as I am sure it did with many of your readers.
Letter: Clarifying NCHC’s winding-down process
NCHC selected the assignment process because it is generally faster and virtually always less expensive than the alternative of bankruptcy.
Letter: Thomas Aquinas students graduate with less debt than their peers do
Our average student debt is notably less, and certainly below the national average.
